veterinarian vs veterinary

veterinarian

noun

  • A medical doctor who treats animals. 

adj

  • veterinary 

veterinary

noun

  • A veterinary surgeon; a veterinarian. 

adj

  • Of or relating to the medical or surgical treatment of animals, especially domestic and farm animals. 

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